Daphne bodice

• Upcycled quilt top
• Vintage 1980’s Whirling Star pattern
• Chrome snaps
• Size Medium/Large

The Daphne bodice is a high-backed form fitting top with wide shoulders. It has a front close placket with chrome finish snaps, and a V-neck. Shaping darts at front and rear gently conform to your shape. Inside, all the seams are bound with bias tape for a smooth, comfortable fit. Chrome snaps close the front.

This quilt pattern is called “Whirling Star” and it appears to be of 1980s vintage. It is hand-stitched and hand-quilted. The reverse side is a lovely cheerful pink with blue trim. This quilt is in excellent condition, showing little to no signs of use or wear. It is a bit primitive, as if the maker was just starting out on their quilting journey, which shows in the slightly off-center points and less-than-perfect quilting stitches. I don’t think that detracts from the appeal at all, in fact, I find it charming.

This is a medium-large size, measuring 36″ at the bust, 31″ at the waist, and 34″ at the bottom hem/high hip. The V-neck drops 6.5″ from the hollow of your throat, which is neither scandalous nor overly modest. The overall length is 21″, measured from the highest point of the shoulder to the lowest point of the scoop front hem.